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As WP's managing editor, I edit review and preview articles, attempt to keep up with the frantic pace of Rainier's news posts, and keep our reviewers on deadline, which is akin to herding cats. When I have a moment to myself and don't have my nose in a book, I like to play action/RPG, adventure and platforming games.

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Australian Defence Department Licenses 'Uncommon Valor'

Uncommon Valor features campaign scenarios in the South Pacific during 1942 and 1943. With incredible detail and accuracy and near infinite micro-management Uncommon Valor is one of the most robust strategy games produced by 2 By 3 Games. Uncommon Valor also features an editor for units and scenarios for endless replay against an intelligent AI or against other live opponents via PBEM.

Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific covers the Australia – New Guinea – Solomons theater during World War II from May, 1942 through December, 1943. Designed by the legendary 2 by 3 Games team of Gary Grigsby, Keith Brors and Joel Billings, Uncommon Valor includes virtually every ship, air squadron and battalion sized or larger troop formation that took part in the historical campaign. Highly acclaimed by wargamers worldwide, Uncommon Valor was given the Silver Awards for both Game of the Year and Wargame of the Year (Reader’s Choice) by Wargamer.com as well as being declared a Top Pick by Combatsim.com.

The Australian Defence Simulation Office will be receiving the latest 2.30 version of Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific, which will be available for issue to all members of the Australian Department of Defence (contact Robert Carpenter at the ADSO). The latest commercial version of Uncommon Valor is available for sale directly through the Matrix Games online store at www.matrixgames.com .

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “We’re proud that one of our titles has been chosen to help with historical education for the Australian Department of Defence. Our thanks go to the Defence Simulation Office for their consideration and to the Uncommon Valor team at 2 by 3 Games and Matrix Games for their hard work and commitment.”

Game Features

Historical wargaming from the legendary team of Grigsby, Brors and Billings

Campaigns and scenarios in the South Pacific from May, 1942 through December, 1943

Intelligent AI for solo play and Secure PBEM mode for battles against human opponents